Clinical Genomics Scientist III- WGS

Job Summary

Baylor Genetics, a leader in clinical molecular genetics, is seeking a Clinical Genomics Scientist to join their CGI division. This position offers a remote work opportunity with minimal on-site requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• curation of variants, genes, and gene-disease correlations following ACMG guidelines, using our robust internal dataset, online resources, and published literature
• analyzing clinical genomics data, including next-generation sequencing, Sanger sequencing, metabolomics, and chromosomal microarray
• drafting clinical reports
• validation, process refinement, presenting findings at meetings, and performing other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Knowledge of genomic variation and its relationship to human disease
• Knowledge of literature curation methodologies
• Knowledge of variant detection, molecular mechanisms of disease, functional assays, and computational analysis
• Technical expertise in clinical medicine, genetics, genomics, or molecular biology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in communicating an understanding of genetics details
• Knowledge of principles and practices of data analysis as applied to experimental results
• Experience with data quality assessment
• Experience with use of Perl, Python, or other programming language (desired)
• Ability to create scripts and process large quantities of data (desired)

Qualifications

• PhD or MD level degree in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or an equivalent subject
• Relevant experience: 0-2 years
• Certification (optional): MB(ASCP)
• PhD or MD level degree in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or an equivalent subject
• Relevant experience: 2-4 years
• Certification (optional): MB(ASCP)
• PhD or MD level degree in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or an equivalent subject
• Relevant experience: 4-7 years
• Certification (optional): MB(ASCP)
• PhD or MD level degree in clinical medicine, genetics, molecular biology, or an equivalent subject
• Relevant experience: 7+ years
• Certification (optional): MB(ASCP)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to sit or stand
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity to operate keyboard
• Occasionally required to work additional hours to complete tasks, with compensatory time-off provided
• Travel Requirements: Special conditions (e.g. lab/clinical requirements if applicable)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baylor Genetics is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.